Our Cross-Border Accounting Process
A look at how we manage the complexities of international finance for your US business.
Global Structure Review
We begin with a deep-dive into your corporate structure, mapping out all legal entities, ownership percentages, and the nature of transactions between them. This allows us to identify key risks and opportunities.
Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Agreements
We work with you to establish a defensible, arm's-length transfer pricing policy. This is supported by formal intercompany legal agreements for services, loans, and IP licensing to create a clear audit trail.
Multi-Currency Consolidation & Reporting
Our accounting systems are configured to handle transactions in multiple currencies. Each month, we perform financial consolidation, eliminating intercompany transactions and preparing reports that show a unified view of the global business.
Tax Treaty & Withholding Tax Management
We analyze applicable tax treaties to ensure you are benefiting from reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties. We manage the calculation and payment of any required withholding taxes to keep you compliant.
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What is your cross-border accounting process?
Our process includes four key stages: 1) A strategic review of your global structure, 2) Implementation of a transfer pricing policy and intercompany agreements, 3) Ongoing management of multi-currency transactions and consolidations, and 4) Strategic tax planning using applicable treaties to optimize your global tax position.
What is a transfer pricing study?
For complex structures, we may recommend a formal transfer pricing study. This is a detailed economic analysis that benchmarks your intercompany transaction prices against market data to create a robust defense against an IRS audit.
How do you handle different accounting standards?
Our team is proficient in both US GAAP and IFRS. During the financial consolidation process, we prepare detailed reconciliation schedules to adjust for any differences between the accounting standards used by your US entity and its foreign parent/subsidiaries.